2 Sunshine State Standards Addressed and 1 NETS-S Standard Addressed:
Sunshine State Standards SS.912.C.2.12
Explain the changing roles of television, radio, press, and Internet in political communication. Civics and Government Grades 9-12
SS.912.C.2.15
Evaluate the origins and roles of political parties, interest groups, media, and individuals in determining and shaping public policy. Civics and Government Grades 9-12
NETS-S Standard Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Basic knowledge of political communication in the United States
Internet Skills
Wikispaces Wiki Construction
Microsoft Office Skills
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1. Given an example of political social media usage either by Political Action Committees (PAC), politicians/public figures, or private citizens, the 12th grade U.S. government student will be able to evaluate its purpose and intended audience with 70% accuracy.
2. Given a blank timeline of U.S. history spanning from the 1700’s to the present day, the 12th grade U.S. government student will be able to label the main political communication forms of specific eras and their effect on government with 70% accuracy.
3. Given an example of a government issue/topic, the 12th grade U.S. government student will be able to assess which institution/organizations (political party, PAC/interest group, the media, and private individuals) may play a role in shaping a potential policy concerning the issue/topic with 50% accuracy.
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Materials:
Teacher Computer
Internet Access
Microsoft 2010
Speakers
SMART Board
Classroom set of computers (25 computers)
Internet Access
Microsoft 2010
Classroom set of headphones (25 units)
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Materials:
Teacher Computer
Internet Access
Video: Evolution of Media
Video: Facebook Gets Political...
Video: Social Networking is Revolutionizing Politics
Video: Politicians on Social Media...
Interactive Timeline
Microsoft Office 2010
To create project rubrics and quiz
Speakers
To assist in the viewing of videos
SMART Board
Student presentations of finished products
Easy navigation throughout the student wikis
Presentation of an Interactive Timeline of the Evolution of Media
Classroom set of computers (25 computers)
Internet Access
To create wikis for project component
To view resources and handouts placed on the classroom wiki by the instructor
To research and view samples of current social media
Microsoft Office 2010
To create a blog entry using Microsoft Word templates
Classroom set of headphones (25 sets)
To enable students to view videos placed on the classroom wiki for more in-depth information (concerning the different forms of media) without interrupting other groups
To view videos or websites with sound, while researching, without interrupting other groups
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v Students will be introduced to the topic of the history of media and its effects on government through a brief lecture, interactive timeline, and video clips shown using the teacher computer set-up and the SMART Board.
Students will be given an assignment with two main components:
Students will be broken into 5 groups of 5. Members for these groups will be chosen by the teacher.
There will be separate rubrics for the project wiki and the presentation of the project wiki.
1. Create a project wiki showcasing the three main ways social media is being used in politics
The wiki should consist of 4 pages:
Page 1: introduce the group
Page 2: a social media page for a fictional PAC
Page 3: a blog entry from the perspective of a private civilian
create blog using Microsoft Word template
Page 4: a social media page for a Florida politician
statistics and facts must be accurate
To create the wikis students will use classroom computers with internet access to research and compose the requirements above.
To view videos while researching or potentially add music to their project wikis, students will use the class set of headphones.
Each group member should have a computer to ensure that all group members are able to participate simultaneously.
Specific elements required on each page of the wiki will be included in the provided rubric.
2. Present the project wiki to the class and explain the different components used
Students will use the SMART Board to present their project in groups.
The SMART Board will provide easy navigation for students presenting their project wiki.
- After each group presents their project wiki there will be a discussion and Q&A session with the class.
- A quiz will take place after all groups have presented to review topics discussed during the presentations and the topic introduction lesson.
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Assessment of student learning would be measured through class discussion, information and knowledge present on the project wikis, and an exam following the completion of the lesson. Group presentations also provide assessment of student learning. A student’s ability to research and present information they have learned and accumulated accurately assesses student learning.
Name of Lesson: News Media and Government
URLs of Videos
Facebook Gets Political , And Ramps Up Its Influence In Washingtonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFV73Da2LOM
Social Networking Is Revolutionizing Politicshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DtTTB-Njgk
Politicians on Social Media - Alik Brundrett Talks With 9News KUSA Denverhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQa9DLoC-kM
Evolution of Mediahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVy76THYMDs
The Growth of US Newspapers 1690-2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28TG2QJYSGc
Newspaper Historyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38kOoOl1PhA
The End of Newspapershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl1HsZpKAdQ&feature=related
The Beginning of Commercial Radiohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQANmy2Wcpc&feature=related
Radio Historyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVMGJlj0KY4&feature=related
FDR Fireside Chat 19: On the war with Japanhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5LKtzpWNB8
The Evolution of TVhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWNXfoplvMQ
Famous “Daisy” Attack Ad from 1964 Presidential Electionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDTBnsqxZ3k&feature=related
Kennedy-Nixon First Presidential Debate, 1960http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbrcRKqLSRw
History of the Internethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRpcSjck4wo&feature=related
Weekly Presidential Addresshttp://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/weekly-address
Barack Obama’s YouTube Pagehttp://www.youtube.com/user/BarackObamadotcom?ob=0&feature=results_main
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2 Sunshine State Standards Addressed and 1 NETS-S Standard Addressed:
Sunshine State Standards
SS.912.C.2.12
Explain the changing roles of television, radio, press, and Internet in political communication.
Civics and Government
Grades 9-12
SS.912.C.2.15
Evaluate the origins and roles of political parties, interest groups, media, and individuals in determining and shaping public policy.
Civics and Government
Grades 9-12
NETS-S Standard
Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats
c. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Given a blank timeline of U.S. history spanning from the 1700’s to the present day, the 12th grade U.S. government student will be able to label the main political communication forms of specific eras and their effect on government with 70% accuracy.
3. Given an example of a government issue/topic, the 12th grade U.S. government student will be able to assess which institution/organizations (political party, PAC/interest group, the media, and private individuals) may play a role in shaping a potential policy concerning the issue/topic with 50% accuracy.
Students will be given an assignment with two main components:
1. Create a project wiki showcasing the three main ways social media is being used in politics
2. Present the project wiki to the class and explain the different components used
- After each group presents their project wiki there will be a discussion and Q&A session with the class.
- A quiz will take place after all groups have presented to review topics discussed during the presentations and the topic introduction lesson.